Atty. Andy Katz

Atty. Andy Katz

Andy Katz is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, class actions, employee benefits and 9 other areas of law. Andy received a degree from Santa Clara Univ SOL, Santa Clara, CA, and has been licensed for 17 years.

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Class Actions & More Attorney · Serving Berkeley, CA · 17+ Years Experience

Profile Summary

About Andy Katz at a Glance

Andy Katz is a employment, workers comp, class action, zoning, and environmental attorney based in Berkeley, California. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in California (2009). Educated at Santa Clara Univ SOL, Santa Clara, CA Univ of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA (—). Serves clients in Berkeley, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated October 2026

About Andy Katz

  • Andy Katz is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, class actions, employee benefits and 9 other areas of law
  • Andy received a degree from Santa Clara Univ SOL, Santa Clara, CA, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Andy practices in Berkeley, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Andy Katz's Areas of Legal Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Andy Katz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Berkeley.

Employment Law in Berkeley

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Workers Compensation in Berkeley

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Andy Katz is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →

Class Action in Berkeley

Andy Katz is one of 26,226 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in California →

Land Use & Zoning in Berkeley

Andy Katz is one of 39,875 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Environmental Law in Berkeley

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why Local Counsel Matters in Berkeley

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Berkeley are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Berkeley Courts and Legal Process

Choosing a Berkeley-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.

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Frequently Asked

Common Questions About Andy Katz

Where is Andy Katz's law office located?
Andy Katz's law practice is located in Berkeley, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Andy Katz handle?
Andy Katz focuses on employment, workers comp, class action, zoning, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Andy Katz practiced law?
Andy Katz has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Andy Katz go to law school?
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How can I contact Andy Katz for a consultation?
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Professional Profile

Why Clients in Berkeley Choose Andy Katz

Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Andy Katz's practice in the field of employment, workers comp, class action, zoning, and environmental.

Decade-Tested Legal Experience

Andy Katz brings 17+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.

Broad Practice Area Coverage

Covering employment, workers comp, and class action, Andy Katz can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.

Local Presence in Berkeley

A Berkeley-based practice means Andy Katz attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.

Case Types

Common Legal Issues Andy Katz Handles in Berkeley

Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Andy Katz has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.

Wrongful termination claims
Employment
Workplace discrimination
Employment
Wage and hour disputes
Employment
Non-compete agreement review
Employment
Work-related injury claims
Workers Comp
Occupational disease benefits
Workers Comp
Employer retaliation
Workers Comp
Disability rating disputes
Workers Comp

This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Andy Katz directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.

Search Reference

How People Find Andy Katz Online

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Education & Law School Background

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Santa Clara Univ SOL, Santa Clara, CA Univ of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
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Bar Admissions & Licensed Jurisdictions

California
Admitted: 2009

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